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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1949
Page
2
Harold Schmidt, who broke his arm in the final softball game at Green Field this summer, was brought back to the hospital today where the arm was reset. He is reported progressing satisfactorily.
The Southeast Iowa Open arrives with a single elimination bracket and a round robin playoff. Fifty players enter, with 100 shoes used for early qualifying on Wednesday September 28, then a seven pair round robin to finish. Entry is one dollar at the Chamber of Commerce office.
Bob Steele of Washington, a junior at Iowa State Teachers College, is among 121 candidates for the college marching band. The band is under the direction of Professor Karl.
Rural women invited to enroll and participate in a homemakers program. Township chairmen list 14 locales and 14 captains including Lime Creek Mrs Homer Vincent English River Mrs Gordon Miller 78 Mrs Ralph Howell Cedar Mrs Ted Meyer Jackson Mrs Verne Escher Highland Mrs Paul Beard Clay Mrs Keith Barnes Brighton Mrs Ira Saunders N Brighton Mrs Carl Jarvis Marion Mrs Howard Caldwell Crawford Mrs Myral Smith Dutch Creek Mrs Clifford Conklin Franklin Mrs Troy Foriash Oregon Mrs Robert Miksech Washington Mrs Bill Crayne Publicity chairs seek names for mailing lists across these townships.
Rev W L Cuvier of Washington named moderator at the closing session of the Washington Baptist association held Sunday and Monday in the Federated church at Keota. Rev Arthur Peters of West Chester elected vice moderator. Dorothy Currier named leader of the young people's organization. Lydie Crawford missionary from West China was the featured speaker and Peters delivered the annual sermon. Next year’s meeting slated for New Haven creek.
Clayton Nebel is painting his apartment and shop this week with help from Mrs. Nebel and others. The column also notes a Ladies Mission Society Bible study at Fisher church, a clothing shipment to Akron for relief, visits by several families, sorghum cooking by Lee Swartzendruber, and a new floor poured for Otto Frey’s feed shed.
Richland high school enters the season with 15 players including five lettermen led by quarterback Charlie Morgan. Injuries plague the lineup with Bob Holmes and Jerry Allen out for the year and Glenn Dunbar dealing with a broken wrist. The team, built around Hadley Mitchell Nordyke Langford, works out of a 4 modified double wingback formation aiming to improve from early scrimmage losses to Brighton.
The Dodgers beat the Cubs 4 to 0 as Rex Barney held Chicago to one hit. Meanwhile Howie Pollet faltered for St. Louis, denying a potential ground gain in the pennant race. Ralph Kiner hit his 50th homer for the Pirates in a 6 4 loss to the Giants.
Bags of calcium chloride may be placed in closets and cellars to absorb moisture and prevent mildew in residences.
Oskaloosa hosts the Penn College football game now set for September 21 at 7:30 p m. The schedule change shifts the junior college matchup from Friday September 23 to Wednesday with kickoff in Oskaloosa.
United Press reports American League standings with Cleveland and New York games. Scores show Philadelphia 7 over St Louis 4 and Boston defeat Cincinnati 2. Brooklyn and Chicago split. New York 6 Pittsburgh 4 in progress. night games listed at St Louis and Boston venues.
Mrs Richard Bordwell reviews Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward at a Fort nightly drama department meeting held in Mrs I Holbert's home. Mrs Ralph Kleese and Mrs Willard Palmer staged scenes while Mrs William Crayne led the business session. guests included Mrs John Butler Mrs Clayton Ringgenberg and Mrs Wade Hauser.
Mrs. Cloyce Stewart was welcomed as a new member of the Bible department at a Monday afternoon meeting in the library. Twenty-one members attended as Mrs. E. S. Henner led prayer and business, with a study of Isaiah 1:18 and chapters three and four of Isaiah.
Mrs. Clarence Richards of Ainsworth won high at the White Shrine bridge party in the Masonic Temple on Monday afternoon. Low was Mrs. H. M. Dodder. Shrine members are invited to the next party on Oct. 10 hosted by Mrs. W. Howell and Mrs. Claude Rhodebeck. refreshments were served.
A single acre of mature weeds in a corn field can siphon away 75 tons of water during the growing season, reducing crop vigor and yield. This illustrates how weed competition deprives corn of essential moisture.
Washington high school's B squad lost 7 to 6 at Mt. Pleasant in a hard fought game. Dave Caldwell scored for Washington, Reed Green starred on both sides, and many players gained valuable game experience despite the loss.
Shirley Blattner was installed as worthy advisor of the Rainbow Girls at a Sunday ceremony in the Masonic Temple. Pat Brower officiated with pins to Frances Miller. other officers included Beverly Crandall and Mary Rhodebeck. Forty attended as Miss Blattner led her first Rainbow meeting Monday with routine business discussed.
Mrs Bill Norman entertained the Lexington Circle ladies on a Wednesday noon cooperative dinner. Her mother Mrs Leo Nardy and Mrs Wayne Norman helped serve. Gifts from secret club friends were opened and new names were drawn for the coming year. Mrs John Flading will entertain the circle Sept 27.
Cora Miller of KBIZ Ottumwa will announce the Metho dist WSCS style show at the high school auditorium Thursday at 8 p.m. Proceeds aid WSCS with Maybelle's Beauty salon Bridges store and E. M. Bridges company cooperating. Coats dresses suits millinery and accessories modeled by church members with Mrs Jay Sellars also modeling. Tickets at the door or from WSCS circle assistants or Bridges store. Musical program features cello by Alice Hunter piano by Artemas Brown novelty duets by Mr and Mrs Herb Osinecup and others with high school band under Melvin Hill.
The Daughters of the Union Veterans vote to hold a patriotic dinner in November at the Legion hall. Mrs. Scott Wilcox presided, with Mrs. Boyd Foster installing four officers. A district convention trip is planned for Oct. 4 in Sigourney, and members bought GAR stamps noting the Indianapolis encampment. A handkerchief shower followed the meeting.
Mr and Mrs Woodrow Crone hosted the Friendly Bible class on Monday with 51 attendees. Guests roasted wieners by a bonfire, ate buffet style, played lawn games, and held a business meeting with Clara Faulkner presiding. Rev W L Currier spoke on Sunday School plans.
Two ladies, Mrs. Bill Martin and Mrs. Marion Pence, joined the Lexington Ladies Aid society at a Thursday afternoon meeting in the church parlors. Mrs. Cecil Amlong presided, with hostesses Mrs. Paul Adam, Mrs. Maye Smith, and Mrs. Carrie Dill of Washington. The group plans to grow to 20 members and guests. October hostesses will be Mrs. Morton Emde, Mrs. Bud Jirsa, and Mrs. John Capper.
Members of the Associate Presbyterian Missionary society met with Mrs. Malcolm Montgomery. Devotion reader Mrs. George Masson cited Psalms and Micah. They voted to crochet baby blankets for Arkansas mission and donate $10 to the American Bible Society.
Mrs Don Bealer staged a surprise birthday party for her daughter Donna Gaye Bealer on Saturday afternoon. Attendees included Sandre Robertson Nancy Barclay Karen Lance Linda Lee Patty Gastman Paula Thomas Donna Osneup Judy Howell Suzanna Noonan Shirley Askea Barbara Bealey and Donna’s grandmother Mrs W A Bealer. After games, refreshments of ice cream and cake were served and Donna received gifts from her guests.
The Ga-nes-ha-ho Camp Fire group schedules a Thursday morning hike at 11 after school in the Camp Fire room. Karen Swanson presides as president with Kay McCreedy as secretary. Stella Wilcox plans to move to Perry on Oct 1 but remains a member.
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